Rima International Journal of Education (RIJE)

Mathematics Education

Effect of Think-Solve-Group-Share Differentiated Strategy On motivation, Attitude and Performance in Mathematical Concepts among Senior Secondary Students, Katsina, Nigeria
Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 1 – 12
M. Musa & S. D. Hassan
Abstract – The study investigated the effect of Think-Solve-Group-Share (TSGS), differentiated strategy on motivation, attitude and performance among senior secondary students in bearing in Katsina State, Nigeria. The population for this study was 8,440 SSII students, out of which a sample of 180 senior secondary students was used for the study. A simple random sampling technique was used to arrive at the sub-group. Quasi experimental pretest posttest control group design, involving intact classes, was used. Simple random sampling method was, also, used to determine the experimental (N = 63) and control (N = 117) groups.

Effects of Jigsaw IV Cooperative Learning Strategy on Students’ Performance and Retention in Geometry among Secondary School Students in Zaria Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 102 – 111
Jamilu, A. A., Iliyasu, A., Shehu, M. D. & Vincent, D. J.
Abstract – This study examined the effects of Jigsaw IV Cooperative Learning Strategy (J4CLS) on Students’ Performance and Retention in Geometry among Secondary School Students in Zaria Metropolis. A pretest, Posttest and Post Posttest Quasi-experimental research design was used for the study. The experimental group was exposed to J4CLS while the control group was taught using Conventional Method of Teaching.

Analysing Polytechnic Students’ Motivation towards their Academic Performance in Differential Calculus
Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 84 – 93
Muhammad Sani Abdurrahman, Mukhtar Muhammad Sani, Faruk Abdullahi & Muhammad Nasiru Hassan 
Abstract – The concept of differential calculus is used in many areas including applied problems in different disciplines. One of the most important approaches for derivative teaching is to motivate students in solving concepts independently. In the effort to improve students’ outcomes in differential calculus, mathematics educators have continued searching for variables that could be manipulated in favour of academic gains. Of all the variables, motivation seems to be leading other variables.

Variation in Interest Towards Mathematics between Students with Pre-Understanding of Pedagogical Subject Matter and those without Pre-Understanding of Pedagogical Subject Matter
Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 112 – 118
Tanko K.A.S., Rabiu, A. T. & Saidu S.
Abstract – The study investigated the variation in interest towards mathematics between students with pre-knowledge of instructional content and those without. A quasi-experimental research design that made use of pre-test post-test and control group was used. The population of the study consisted all SS1 Secondary School mathematics students. Twenty eight male and forty one female students were selected through two schools making a total of 69 students as Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) and

Investigating Attitude of Hearing-impairment Students towards Learning Multiplication among Lower Basic Students in A. A. Raji Special School Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 119 – 225
B. U. Binji, Muhammad Nasiru Hassan, Bello Shehu Aliyu & Usman Galadima
Abstract – Multiplication concept is one of the pre-requisite skills needed for better understanding and development of mathematics skills. Students’ understanding, development of basic mathematical skills, and performance are affected by some factors, that include, attitude, instructional process, and materials used among others. The present research investigates the hearing-impaired students’ attitude toward using the Chinese stick method in learning multiplication in Sokoto state Nigeria.

Impact of Japanese Multiplication Technique on Academic Performance among Primary Five Pupils in Tureta, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 91 – 100
Bello Shehu Aliyu
Abstract – The study investigated the impact of Japanese multiplication techniques on academic performance among primary five pupils in Tureta, Sokoto State, Nigeria. It employed quasi-experimental research design entailing pre-test and post-test. A simple random sampling technique through balloting method was used to select two schools out of fifty-six primary schools in Tureta. The two schools selected were assigned as experimental and control groups with a sample of 45 and 70 respectively.